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1942 Map of Trumansburg

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Trumansburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The western shores of Cayuga Lake define this 1942 landscape, where the Lehigh Valley railroad cuts through the agricultural uplands of the Finger Lakes region. The village of Trumansburg serves as the primary hub, surrounded by a network of smaller named crossroads like Halls Corners, Six Corners, and Dawson Corners. These small settlements reflect the rural organization of the mid-20th century, where local identity was anchored by proximity to rail stops and major estates along the lakeside.

Deep ravines and creek beds, including Taughannock Creek and Trumansburg Creek, carve through the terrain toward the lake, with the prominent Taughannock Falls State Park preserved near the shoreline. Genealogical interest is high throughout the Ulysses and Covert townships, where sites like Grove Cemetery, St James Cem, and the uniquely named Podunk provide concrete anchors for family history research. The map also captures numerous lakeside landings and beaches such as Interlaken Beach and Osgood Landing, indicating the era's growing recreational use of the waterfront.